This Belgian 2F50 commemorative stamp from 1972 honors August Vermeylen (1872–1945), the influential writer, literary critic, and cultural figure of the Flemish movement. The stamp features a finely rendered painted portrait, capturing Vermeylen in a mature, introspective pose against a textured, artistic background. Issued on the centenary of his birth, it reflects Belgium’s commitment to celebrating national intellectual heritage. A desirable piece for collectors interested in European literature, cultural history, and mid-20th-century Belgian commemoratives.